What is an arterial ischemic stroke?

Also known as: AIS, ischemic stroke.

Arteries are the blood vessels that carry blood, oxygen and nutrients to all tissues of the body. An ischemic stroke occurs when an artery supplying the brain is damaged, ruptures or is blocked, causing the flow of blood to be interrupted from reaching the brain. Strokes can occur at all ages.

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Reviewed by: Jack Wolfsdorf, MD, FAAP

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